Yes, Dalhousie, NB was the base of our Gaspe "off the beaten path" ride last August:

Awwwwwwwwsome!

I was in NB doing army training two years ago and that's when I fell in love with the east coast. We drove to Halifax when we were on leave and I just loved everything about the East. That's why I'm taking my bike out there this summer :) going all the way to St. John's and back

I am riding my2006 Klr with 8000 miles on it to panama and back from florida. It will be like 8000 miles round trip.

How long do chains last and how do I know if mine is toast?
I have a new one but was thinking of takng it as a spare.

Also I just installed a new 16 tooth cs and now the chain rubs on the chain guard. I double checked and the wheel is even per the swing arm notches.

Do 2006 Klr s need shims or do I need to flip the cs so the sprocket edge or shim is on the inside?

Also I was hoping to change cs to a 15 or 14 in the slower countries but it was so hard in my garage how do you guys do it on the trail?

Thanks

Blake

Those notches aren't the most accurate things... I'd do some measuring to make sure she's center.Not saying that's your prob, but it's good to make sure your CENTERED> Ya want that wheel running true.I put the larger flat to the inside, but also flip them around to gain mileage too... so that throws that out the window.Also I use my short MotionPro combo spoon/ wrench, lay it against the case or footpeg and use the torque of the rear wheel (I grab it and turn) to tighten my CS sprocket nut. NO where near 72ftlbs but works juuuust fine.I get about 12,000mi out of a chain running alot of dirt and using WD-40.

Makes her the bike I want... no more noodle forks! Had Intiminators in the stockers with a brace for 30,000mi or so, that made them way better than stock. This is just waaay better than that. For what I do. YRMV

Makes her the bike I want... no more noodle forks! Had Intiminators in the stockers with a brace for 30,000mi or so, that made them way better than stock. This is just waaay better than that. For what I do. YRMV

Hey Jim, what are you doing hanging out over here in thumpers, you haven't given us an update in days on your ride report !!!
Now get crackin, I mean writing !! Lol !!

Haha Fred and I have been talking alot about this and I am waiting on one of his Mikuni kits as we speak. As well as picking up and installing an O2 Sensor from him.Glad to hear of your success! I tried to log on over on his site to share my KLR600 transmission swap info but got hung up... Again VERY niiice job.

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Originally Posted by GAS GUY

Hey Jim, what are you doing hanging out over here in thumpers, you haven't given us an update in days on your ride report !!!
Now get crackin, I mean writing !! Lol !!

Aaah man ya got me.. I'm back to work on it 2mro! It is a JOB ya know...hahaha. 5-6hrs each post, 3-4hrs if I'm lucky. But I do love re-living it and sharing all the pics and thoughts.Peace, JJ

I will leave the stock chain on for now and pack the spare.
I will flip the front sprocket and see if that helps with the rubbing of the chain.

So you guys pack a longish lever to remove and re install the CS nut?

I know I want the 16 for the interstate and the 14 or 15 for central america back roads.

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Originally Posted by Jettn Jim

Those notches aren't the most accurate things... I'd do some measuring to make sure she's center.Not saying that's your prob, but it's good to make sure your CENTERED> Ya want that wheel running true.I put the larger flat to the inside, but also flip them around to gain mileage too... so that throws that out the window.Also I use my short MotionPro combo spoon/ wrench, lay it against the case or footpeg and use the torque of the rear wheel (I grab it and turn) to tighten my CS sprocket nut. NO where near 72ftlbs but works juuuust fine.I get about 12,000mi out of a chain running alot of dirt and using WD-40.